10 facts you didn’t know about the lymphatic system & drainage.

The Lymphatic system is almost twice the size of the blood circulation system, managing double the volume of fluid daily

1. Our body has between 400 to 800 lymph nodes that monitor and filter the lymph to remove toxins, waste, and pathogens. WOW!

2. Lymph is a colourless fluid that circulates throughout the lymphatic system. The main role of the lymphatic system is to act as a filter against microbes, organic wastes, toxins and other debris. It carries lymphocytes throughout the body that fight against infections.

3. The Lymphatic system is known as the body’s distribution network, and works to fight bacteria, viruses, and other undesirables in the body

4. Lymphatic fluid goes everywhere where blood goes in our bodies, including our organs and bone marrow 

5. Build up in the lymphatic system can cause fatigue, weight gain, stress, cognitive impairment, and difficulty fighting off illnesses and infections

6. Athletes, especially NFL players, enjoy treatments with the BallancerPro because it helps them with lactic acid soreness 

7. The Lymphatic system is a one-way system with no pump like the circulatory system. It uses gravity, muscle contraction, and breathing to flow

8. It was recently found that the appendix is a part of the lymphatic system

9. Lymph nodes swelling in the neck are a sign that our body is fighting off infection

10. The primary organs of the Lymphatic system are bone marrow and the thymus

Given how important your lymphatic system is, isn’t it time you took better care of it?